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I've noticed this option in the cruise planner for an upcoming cruise. Has anyone purchased this certificate and can share their experience? The price is $45 and can be used at any speciality restaurant. The T&C does not mention you have to pay the difference between $45 and the restaurant cover charge. I'm wondering if this is a way to get a bigger discount at a speciality restaurant. Similar to the $50 photo package for digital and prints that was offered at one time and does not exist anymore, A lot of times, onboard staff are not familiar with what stateside promotions and discounts. Edited to add I cannot find a way to add the certificate for an advanced purchase in the app or cruise planner.

I understand. The OP that I was replying to is from the U.S., which has both.

2024 and 2025 prices will go down by the time final payment rolls around. Book a refundable deposit and monitor prices.

This reminds me of the Jan 22 Edge solo deal. Too hard to refuse.

If you haven't made final payment, there may be a $350 cash back offer for Celebrity on Amex.

I asked the same question not long ago. My choices were AQ on Apex or suite on Reflection for the same price. I chose the Reflection and glad I did. I was a bit worried after being on the Edge and Beyond but I can honestly say I preferred the Reflection. The rooms were a bit dated and less technology around the ship but overall I liked the Reflection better and would make the same choice again. It was the vibe of the ship, the flow of the ship and overall design. As other mentioned, the Reflection has a real balcony and the Apex has an IV. There are mixed opinions on these. I didnt't hate nor like the IV. It did make the room feel bigger but in no way did it feel like I was ever sitting on a balcony even with the window all the way down. Of course, these are subjective opinions. If you are in a suite, Micheal's Club with a bar and seating is better than the Retreat lounge but the Retreat has its own pool, which is not on the Reflection. You cannot go wrong on either. Unrelated question - I could not figure out how to use my phone to control the lights and tv on the Beyond. Did Celebrity not include this feature to keep the costs down?

Thanks for the post. I booked a suite as well. Surprise the pricing is still good. The downside is airfare is the cost of another of another cruise 😃. Might be more families onboard for Easter week and the Retreat an escape.

I know this is an old post. I'm commenting for those who might see it later. I was just on the Radiance and lunch is complimentary. Your entree is created from your selection off a checklist.

The offer says 10% off plus drinks, tips and wifi. What you were told is different. If it's the AI then it should be 10% off of everything including drinks, tips and wifi or something similar.

Could your Blue Chip level determine whether it’s $10 or $20 dollars?

I have not read this whole thread but was just on the Beyond. I had no problems. I could send emails, watch TikTok and YouTube videos with no buffering. Most importantly, the connection hardly dropped. On the Edge, I had to constantly sign in on the app. I find this annoying.

I would still take a suite over a standard cabin any day. I prefer the upgraded suite experience and the extras you mentioned. I had a choice of the Apex in a AQ cabin or the suite on the Reflection for $200 more. The dates were a day apart and ports don’t matter to me. I have been to the Caribbean many times. I picked the Reflection. At the time I made my decision, I previously sailed on the Edge and Equinox. Although, I knew I would like the technology and updated decor on the Edge the suite on the Reflection was the better value. After my recent Beyond experience, I’m glad I chose the Reflection.

I was just on the Beyond in a IV cabin and sailing on the Reflection in a suite in a few weeks but have sallied on the Equinox. I would opt for a suite over an IV cabin. The suite experience is better than a standard cabin, and a suite accumulates more captain club points if this is important to you.

Correct

The IV doors

@BigAl94 Thanks for sharing the video. I'm a big fan of BTS. Just off Beyond in IV cabin 8268. There was no rough seas during the week and the cabin creaked every night. It was a bit better with the verandah door closed but I don't like dark rooms, like the sunlight and ocean views in the mornings. I suffered through for the sunlight.

Following along.. I remember you from the Jan 2022 Edge cruise. I'm on the sailing after this one. I debated between this sailing and the next. The two extra days won. Congratulations on the AQ class win. I'm interested in hearing about Blu if you plan on eating there. An AQ is pricing at $7,800 for a solo on my sailing 😳. I know my minimum bid will not be a winner. For some reason the pricing on this cruise was reasonable and then did a shift to extremely high. Enjoy your cruise!

Was Starlink installed? I know it was not scheduled but hoping the schedule was wrong.

The issue is when booking. On every ship suites are categorized as "The Retreat". You have to do digging and research to know the non revolutionized ships do not have a Retreat. If the Captain or an Officer on the ship did not provide the information, it's probably not true.

My thoughts as well. Unless OBC was offered and OP accepted, although it should never have been offered. If you are overcharged you deserve your money back and nothing less.

Not everyone who sail on the ships are from the same country. Perhaps there are no fine jewelry shops in the country.

I thought people felt safer with a police presence? I have never seen the "gate" or armed guards in Labadee that are often referenced on CC. I'm 100% sure there are guards and RC is protecting the island 24/7/365. However, the "gate" and guards are not in plain sight. Conversely, I've witnessed armed guards walking down the pier in other ports but have not read threads on the safety. It's nice to have choices. You get too exercise yours by choosing a non Labadee itinerary but fear mongering isn't necessary.

RC has many itineraries that do not include a port stop in Labadee.

We can agree to disagree unless you have actual data vs an opinion. I have an upcoming cruise on the Beyond and will take notice on how many X customers are wearing a smart watch.

Celebrity is a business in business to make money and keep stockholders happy. I'm sure the executive know about the bidding system. This is probably wasted time and energy. In every game there will be a winner and a loser. The winner is typically happy and the loser not as much. How does Move Up diminish brand loyalty or customer service?